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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-04-07
Gossip.

Oar own Senator, Glasscock, and Sena-
tors Simkins and Armistead, stood nobly
by the University yesterday, and fought
down every attempt to injure or cripple
IL, however insidious tho attempt was.
Mr.. Armistead, as well as Mr.. GlasscOck,
have both shown themselves friends 10
the capital city of the state of Texas and
have not been urged for personal reasons
to hit at Austin. In fact, the whole SEN
ate has been marvelously free from this
spirit. These two latter gentlemen sue
ceeded in getting a favorable finish to
tie bill for an asylum for afflicted colored
children In the furnishing of the new
capitol these senators, together with near
ly all that body, have been singularly lib
eral
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-04-07
The Senate.
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

WbDNEhDAI fhOOEEDlNGS'
Roll call; quorum present. Prayer by
the chaplain.
Terrell, chairman of judiciary com
mittee No. /, submitted favorable reports
on the following bills Amending munic-
ipal incorporation to authorize the re-
moval of the county seat of Harding
county.
For better protection of theatre goers
and visitors of other public places from
the dangers of fire.
To amend the charter of the city of
Houston.
To authorize the governor to have
the state represented by counsel in suits
in which the state is interested.
To require foreign corporations doing
business in the state to file copy of their
charter with the secretary of state.
To regulate practice in the supreme
court and court of appeals.
Senator Terrell for minority, reported
in favor of the Glasscock libel bill. The
following is the report.
re the Hon. \. y. Wheeler, President of the
Senate.
SIR-The undersigned members of the
judiciary committee No. /, differing from
the majority of said committee regarding
senate bill No. $40, relating to civil suits
for damage for libellous publications beg
leave to submit the following minority re.
port.
We believe that, with few minor
amendments, said bill should become a
law. Within the last few years quite a
number of suits have been brought
against responsible newspapers OF this
state alleging malicious libel, and claim
ing fabulous damages. Nearly all of sale
salts have been brought ON account OF
news items telegraphed under mistakes
of fact, and clearly made without malic,
or intent to injurC. IL is painfully evi
dent that, in many instances, suits hay,
been brought not o much for the pur
pose OF repairing I'm injured reputation
as to fill a depleted pocket, Othe
suits have been brought upol
the belief that compromises would b,
offered and the damage to a character OK
changed for a moderate equivalent in cash
In addition TO this much mystery has beer
made to cloud the present law regarding
libels. Such mystery still exists and ever
among excellent lawyers there are founl
differences of opinion upon the subject
In our judgment no other law has been ST
thoroughly misunderstood by both pres,
and people, and from such misunderstood
ing some of the latter have seen in suit:
for damages TO an injured name imagi.
nary mines of wealth, and some of the
former have worked themselves into a
frenzy because of imaginary damages
Most of these suits have ended in victories
for the journals, but at the same time
these results HAYS cost the defendants both
time and money. Doubtless, the belief
that the newspapers would pay small
sum for the tribute rather than pay
large one for defense, has been the
cause of many of the suits. The present
bill, if enacted into law, would, in man
ner, remedy the evil. It makes but Sigh
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-04-07
LEGISLATIVE.
Proceedings in the Senate and
House of Representatives
Yesterday.
Outcome IN the Willis Case-The
Lunatic Asylum In
vestigation.
BETSY, DEAR BETSY.


stirred up the dormant muse in the sen
ate, and one of the senators Illuminated Tn
following in reply. 1t seems from thi
that the senate can not only make goo'
laws, but pretty fine poetry:
BETSY DEAR BETSY.
Betsy. dear Betsy, the DAYS have been long,
Since Kissed you good bye at the gate;
told you that morning my heart wSnld be sad
While hearing the burdens of state.
To think while I'm OF 10 the capital, gay
Ny queenly, auperatiye wife
was tied TO a cherries, dlsconsolate nome,
And living 70 lonely life.
know, precious darling, your eyes have oeeh reu
with weeping for me 20 come back;
You want me to bring you nice presents from town
And drive you 10 ride in the hack
I've bad all the rope that wanted, my dear;
Enough to have hung me l knows
But your swte words of warning etill rang In my
ear:
"Don't nlrt with the ladies, dear Joe.
The matrons of Austin, the widows and girls
Are charming as ever I've met;
Bat with all their attractions that make one fool
I've never forgotten, you Bet
We never forgot how you toasted my bread
And combed out my hair and mustache,
Nor those horrible bills at the milliners store
That play such sad havoc with cash.
All, Betty, when | shall get back to the farm,
Youl be proud of the honors I've won,
OF the speeches I've made, and the bills have
pissed,
Where my boarding and washing were done.
How IN rush to your arms with frantic delight,
But may indulge the fond hope
That the first sweet assurance at meeting Will be,
Dear husband, I've made up my soap.
No, Betsy, you bet am coming right soon
Tomorrow we've set to adjourn
just wreathe your sweet face with heavenly
smile
Ana wait for your Joseph's return.
POSTSCRIPT.
That silk dress ! promised yon needn' expect;
Consider II all joke;
Ny three months per diem is gone TO the dogs,
In short I'm financially broke
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-04-07

changes IN what we conceive the law to
be, but it makes plain that which is uncer'
tain, and coins into statutes the decisions
of courts and rules of the common law
That its enactment would result in much
good, we do not doubt, and therefore we
recon mend that the bill do pass.
TYRRYII
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
FIGURED OUT.

The glory OF a democratic administra-
tion Is gliding this country with all the
halo that il had accumulated during
twenty-four years OF inactivity. The
promises 1t made Of interest in, care for
and wise administration OF the affairs Of
the nation have had full opportunity
Of VerlfOation. For the first year or
two after assuming the reins OF govern
ment, the influence Of republican meas
ures and ideas OF government and the
republican administration Of affairs
would naturally modify the results, and
fail of giving the country the full meas
ure OF the benefit II WAS expected TO de-
rive from democratic return to power.
More than two years have now elapsed
since the government passed into the
hands of the democracy, and the testi-
mony drawn from the import and export
tables OF the country Is in evidence as to
the effect OF democratic return to
power upon the balance Of trade with
foreign nations. 1t will not be ques-
toned that the country is to the full as
we'll conditioned as it WAS ole
year since, and that there is
no reason existing today for
balance against us that did not exist
one year ago. The May report OF
exports and imports shows the imports
of merchandise for the month ending
May 81, amount to SOS, 573 ,434 as against
$52,S7l, 3S2 in May, 1856, an Increase In
imports of $500, 1882. The exports of
domestic merchandise for May 1887,
amounted to S42. 4l6. 297; in May 1886,
they were S52, 1874 $40, a decrease of ex-
ports of $l0,37S, 1873. That is to say that
while the difference between imports
and exports was only S77,062, fifteen
months after the Democrats obtained the
reins OF government, In twenty-seven
months after Cleveland was inaugurated
the imports exceeded the exports by
SIC, l57 1877. In other words, trade was
evenly balanced one year ago, today
without any ostensible reason the bal
lance ia fearfully against us. II it takes
one year of pure democratic sdministra-
tion to turn the tables against this
country to the tune of Sl6,000,0OO a
month, what will the balance against us
amount to when Cleveland goes 10 grass
two years hence?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

THERE is enough uncertainty in he
situation political for 1888 TO give a Zest
to the man who is always waiting for
something to turn up. -Four tickets will
certainly be in the field, and it may be
that the American party will make up d
fifth. on the principle that there is luck
in odd numbers. The American party l.
an extreme one, but at the same time 1t
stands for truth too much unheeded in
this country. the need of greatly restrict
ing immigration to these United States.
More than one half of all the evils that
af1lict us tOday-pOlitically socially, in
dustrially-are directly traCeable to the
unrestricted freedom with which we
have permitted Old world paupers, old
world idiots. socialists. anarchists and
agitatOrs of all SORTS TO swarm TO our
shores. To this evil the government has
added the folly of permitting these mil
lions, uninstructed In the first principles
of republican representative govern
ment, to exercise the rights OF citizens
almost from the hour of their landing
The American party il a timely check
to this rush Of foreign immigration. 1t
represents the other extreme, and be.
tween he two some equitable restriction
may he reached.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
PENCIL POINTS.
Light Weight "A pound OF candles
Merchant Traveller,

Light weight-A pound Of candies
Merchant Traveller.
The sparkle OF repentant tears reaches
heaven.-Whitehall Times.
Take what is in sight and rustic for
more. "-SarcOxie (MO.) Vindicator.
"What can [ use to clean carpets?"
Use your husband.-Danville Breeze.
The aeronants always have high old
time on the Fourth of July.-Boston
Post.
When 1t comes to political suicide,
the pen Ia mightier than dozen SWORDS
Life.
The A, B, C Of sOcialistic disturbance
Anarchy, beer and clsmor-Loweli
Courier.
A large head is a sign Of brains, but a
big head Is a sign Of folly.-PhiIadeiPhia
Call.
The rose-bug by any other name
would do just as much damage.-Fltts'
burg Chronicle.
The efforts made by Boston girls 10
improve their intel ect somehow seem TO
warp their shape.-Puck.
Ii Is well TO get at the bottom facts,
even when they are at the big end OF II
Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Atchison Champion: A cross dog
will make the upper strand OF bar0ed
wire fence feel soft as dOwny pillows
are.
Fiery dog vas hafe his day times. and
efery cat vas hafe her night out. 1oost
der same like a kitchen machinist. Carl
PretZel.
Never make a wager with a woman.
You may be certain that no woman
ever bets unless she has sure thing
Lowell Citizen.
There Is a tide in the affairs of men
which, if not skIIltully lodged at the
proper time. drewns them.-CincinDati
Commercial Gazette.
Some things a woman don't know. of
course, but one of them isn't what she
thinks of some other wOman.-JOurnal
OF Education.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
Antl-Prohibition.

The following gentlemen will address
the citizens OF Bexar county, in the city
of San Antonio, at the snti-prOhibitiOn
platform on Houston street, on the fol-
lowing dates:
The Hon. W. l.. Moore. on the 18th OF
July.
The Hon. W. IL. Grain, on the 10th OF
July.
The Hon. !. II. Jackson, on the 26Gh of
July.
The Hon. Columbus Epson, on the 3rd
OF August.
A general rally is expected.
EDGAR SCHRAMM,
Chairman 2Sih Sen. District.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
The Babies CRY for It

And the Old folks laugh when they find tina,
The ueh,nn California liquid fruit remedy.
syrup Of Figs, is more easily taken and NOR,
beneficial in its action than bitter, nauseOus
medicines. II sa most valuable remedy t.
act on the bOwe.s, to cleanse the system, and
to d spell cOl6s, headaches and fevers Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco, Cal For sale by +. Kalteyer \
Sou. Il
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
A Cheap.Ranch-Good Location.

The east half of survey 49, district l. Medina
county, containing 100 acres of mesquite land
I'm a square about one mile west of the Next
can Pacific. and one and One-half mile east Of
HOndO creek. No improvements. Price $500
One-half cash and balance in one year, with
10 per cent interest Good neighbOrhOOd. For
particulars apply to LIGHT Office.
76t LORENZO CASTRO.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

Wholesale and retail dealer IN Cali
fOrnia Champagnes and Rhine wines,
importer of foreign and domestic wines
and liquors. Orders delivered, No. 80
Alamo plaza, west side. San Antonio.
Texas. Telephone No. $50. 6-7-2m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
Notice to the Public

As many persons prefer to come out
to make purchases during the coo er
hours | will during the balance OF July
and the month OF August keep my store
open until s p. m. every evening ana on
Saturdays until 10 p. IN.
7l2tf l.. WOLFSoN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
syrup Of Fira.

Manufactured only by the California Fig
oyrlp Co., san Francisco, Cal, Is Natures
Own True Laxative. II is tho most easily
taken and most pleasantly effective remedy
known to cleanse the system when bilious or
cOstiVe; TO dispel headaches, colds and fevers;
to cure habitual constipation, Indigestion etc
For sale in 80 cents and 81 bottles by F. Kali
Eeyer & Son. k6ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

THE democratic papers alone are COM
planning because Grover is not going to
st Louis. Not only so, but the demo-
cratic editor lie complaining because his
republican brother does not complain.
Hard satisfying some OF these fellows.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
Advice to Mothers,

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup should al
ways be used for chi dren tcething. Ii sOOthCs
the child, sOitens the gums, allays all rain,
cures wind colo, and is the best remedy for
darhua' - cents a bottle. I-9ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
Fresh Channel Cat.

Fresh gulf fish, all kinds received bv
southern and eastern trains daily. Fish
cut and sliced to order.
KINFHAN & SMITH.
Wholesale and retail dealers, Galsn St,
SOnth OF Cathedral. 6-27 -3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

For Ricketts,, Marasmus, and Wasting
Disorders of children, Scots Emulsion of Pure
Cod Liver Oil with HypOphOsphitcs is I'M
equal ed. The rapidity with which children
gain fles h and strength upUnit is very wonder
full Read the following: 81 have used
SCOTS Emulsion in cases of ricketts, and
marasmus of long standing, and have been
more than pleased with the results, as in every
case the Improvement was maTked-LJ. NJ.
Main NJ. d., New York.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
For Sale-Cheap

One fine sewing machine, brand new,
20 per cent of from regular price. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

The anti-prohibltiOn papers are max
ing capital out Of prohibition orators
and advocates who take theirs straight.
Examples might be multiplied of such
persons. Men who, even while semi
intoxicated and pleading for whiskey ARE
rampant prohibition advocates. Con-
corning these men the LIGHT has simply
to say: If there is any class OF men on
this foOtstool excusable for working for
prohibition, 1t is the old sOakers who,
having no self control, appeal to the
state to exercise guardianship over their
sppetites. Ii does seem little hard.
though. to deprive decent men of their
liberty in order to prevent few will
withered idiots from soaking too much
whisky.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
NS \\C>\ would enjoy your dinner

pePsia, use Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
They arc a positive cure for Dyspepsia, In
digcs@n. Flotulency and Constipation.
We gyrran."e them. g and so cents.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

Nine. C. Dreyfus
viii be pleased to have the ladies call
and examine her stock OF underwear
before purchasing elsewhere, az she is
selling goods at greatly reduced prices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

Injection 2 cures in two TO six days.
Injection Y will not cause structure.
Injection Z is the safest and most re-
liable.
Injection 2 full and complete.
Injection z at all hrst-clAss drug
stores, S-s-3m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

The tariff thinkers are at work in New
York, ostensibly as United States sp-
praisers, actually as agents for the
Clevelandites to prepare the way for
that great tariff inference promised be-
fore the next session Of congress, to
draw up tariff platform upon which
the ragged remnants Of free trade re-
publicans and the mixed pickles OF
democratic overwhelmingly
may be harmOniZed. The what-is-it
that will be thus born will in one respect
resemble Melehesidec-it will have
neither father nor mother.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

ScuC the Children. They are es.
SNSS pecialIy liable TO sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
For sale by Ragland & Kennedy. ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
A Plnckv American Girl.

Louise Chandler Noulton, in the July Cosmo-
pOlitnn.
We went to the opera while We we're
In Madrid. The Madrid opera house Is
one Of the finest in the world, and the
performance Is nearly always good.
Only the best singing will be tolerated
by a Madrid audience, a fact OF which |
saw an illustration that WAS almost
tragic. A young American had come
there much heralded, and under an en-
gagement for six nights. She had al
ready sung one night before heard her,
and had failed to please. For this even
ing another prima donna had been an
nOunoed, but she had been taken III, and
the American girl Unexpectedly APP
peared in her stead. The rest OF the
company WAS as good rs could be desired,
and met with hearty welcome. When
the American sang, she was quietly
disregarded, save when, now and then,
a distinct hiss would come from some OF
the least fashionable portions OF the
house. How | pitied her as | saw her
stand there, with all those hostile eyes
looking her over, all that sea OF scornful
faces turned toward her! How could
she 90 on? But not to do so would have
been to forfeit her engagement, and lose
all that WAS her due. Upheld by know
not what sense Of stern necessity, she
sang her part through. When Il scene
was applauded, she stood aside, with
her pale face and her set lips, knowing
that no share in the applause was for
her. Not one expression Of Spanish APP
prevail or encouragement sustained her
from beginning to end. felt that no
gladiator fighting In an arena ever dis
played a more dauntless courage.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

SAN ANTONIO has enough saloons to
satisfy the thirst OF the thirsty in the
hottest weather. Equal provision has
not been made for the thirsty animals,
and few more watering trOughs judi
ciously scattered about those sections of
the city remote from the river would be
a blessing to the hOr es and cattle which
go with lolling tongues dragging their
loads In the heat OF this summer sultri-
ness.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
TO CORRESPONDENTS
AGENTS FOR THE LIGHT.

ENTERED AT PosToFFICE AT SAN ANTONIO
TEXAS, AS sECoND-CLAss MATTER
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13

L 3, in block 3d. original city lot No. g. range
z, east side OF San Antonio river. 7 B. JOHN
S IN LIGHT office. e-2.tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-07-13
MISCELLANEOUS ADS.
Bargains, For Sale, For Rent.
SEQ. and Manager

IN nn0 Subscribers to the WEEKLY LIGHT
lU,UUU wanted, at onlr 81 a year.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-11-19

soceS5le, thoughtful aud earnest. lie
delivered lecture on Saturday night
10 an appseciatsve audience. His sub
5ect WAS the ~Fotmc Of the Negro"
lie handled the subject in scholarly
manner, and was at times quite elo-
Q0oai, lIo,showcd out of what con-
dSsioas tAe Negro had arisen, gave his
! present status, urged the race to ac-
galce wealth as a basis upon which to
stand to coatcnd.for their rights; to
take proper care of their bodies; to
be Industrious, economical; to practice
so5rSety, to acquire education, good
character ; to have earnestness and
courage, which, with patience, would
bring success He also urged that
the race must be self-reliant, and that
with such a foundation the future of
the race is safe, This synopsis gives
bat the faintcst idea Of the mastery
effort Of this distinguished divine.
woman's Missionary Society held
popular meeting on Friday night of
the Synod, A neat address was de-
liveced by its President, Rev. Mrs.
Il, w, Williams, in which she set
forth the object Of the Society, and
told what work had been done and
what was possible to be done by the
Organization, She showed it to be a
necessity, Interesting addresses were
delivered by Miss N, +, Avery, Rev.
Mrs, Mcdowell, and Rev, Mrs. John
Soa,
Mr., 1, w, Green, who has been
preparing for holy orders under DR.,
BoSbits, died yesterday of consump-
tloa, lie was an earnest and faithful
Christian, and has done much good as
a teacher among his race.
Miss JoAnsoa, of Charlotte, stopped
in Colambia a few days, while on her
way to teach in the Presbyterian
psrocASal school at Aiken, S. c.
Rev, u, 5, Saunders was in attcn-
dance on the Synod in the interest of
the >sgFSco-.imericon Presbyterian. -
Editor w, G, Smith, of the CHAR
aOrEG MESSENGER, spent several days
in Columbia also, UNus.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-11-19

as though health was his during ia
whole summer
Me cins;a p.v;s i s,.,, p..,
amen, f, fav a,vs \, I'll. ~.
Mr. Tho,,ss Rro.se.,a, n.,.,,... 80,
eone,o1 4 *; M, ,,.S $50. - 49,, ~
i sono v.1.. ,..,..o,.,,.-
Ilo'' Drown, Ff'@s'P@' OF t@s Pres
y'eFiah seaO0i sss'as s9 DC A'ga'y
p,vasea S''a our 'oW@> we @@Ps @'s
P'Sas1'e "''s eS ''sss&ssN>
"Call me back again is oae osoar
most fayorite songs it yea don't Aaew
it, purchase the music at once and
learn it.
During sae PresAyteelaa Syaoa
(white) EVANS CAaPsS pulpit was
filled morning and night by able
speaSegs- Rev, HITLER Of tho Char
iotte District preached a Zine sep@ea
Ia the forenoon, and at might Rev,
Mr., SHAY also preached
It seems as if nearly every other
city or town cam hold a Fair exeans
Fayetteville. WHY Is tASsg CoDorea
citizens arouse yourselves and 90 Ia
work, aud let Us have a Fair too We
don't care % be 50 far behind, Ne sro
rising now and let us grasp a, IN,
things that win enable rs Ia eoe,Saae.
We have ser,aialv 60. @sn enough
here to week up an association w5sA
the assistance og our sister cities ana
town. Viii YOU trv9
H. A. n.,, $3.50,